nachdenken
/ˈnaːxˌdɛŋkn̩/
verb
A2
der (masc.) die (fem.) das (neut.)
Underline = a spelling pattern that usually signals that gender.
Forms
- present
- denkt nach
- past
- dachte nach
- perfect
- hat nachgedacht
Meaning
-
to think about, to reflect, to ponder
Built from denken (to think) + nach-; usually with über + accusative.
Made of
- nach after
- denken to think
Practice
1 What does nachdenken mean?
to think about, to reflect, to ponder
2 Fill the gap: Sie ___ lange über die Frage nach.
Full sentence: Sie dachte lange über die Frage nach. (She pondered the question for a long time.)
3 Which fingerprint chart matches nachdenken?
nachdenken: neutral register, core frequency, general domain, neutral connotation.
See also
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